CTV News: N.B. party leaders find common ground on paramedics

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A shred of unity has been found among the ranks of New Brunswick's deeply divided legislature. All parties agreed Thursday to address concerns about paramedic shortages and ambulance response times -- an issue that's been often wrapped around language rights.

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